The role of acceptance in coping with alcohol addiction. At one time the admission that i was and am an alcoholic meant shame, defeat, and failure to me. A study indicated the eight week mindfulness based stress. The first step of anything is a beginning, so the first step of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is the beginning of your recovery process.
Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous psychology. And acceptance to is the answer to all my problems today. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it. However, due to financial difficulties the whole printing was, for a while, held up and the book received no publicity, nor, of course, was it available in the stores, even if one knew it existed. It was indeed the the beginning of a happy and joyous life. For example, in the 4th edition, the saying acceptance is the answer to all our problems today is found on page 417. Alcoholics anonymous quotes by alcoholics anonymous. Spirituality page 417 of the big book i have been having some discomfort in how things have been. According to the book on page 417, it is clearly mentioned the fundamental step towards emancipation is acceptance, coming into terms with reality, realizing the ground truth that one is indeed addicted. Steven gans, md is boardcertified in psychiatry and is an active supervisor, teacher, and mentor at massachusetts general hospital. Max and i had been married for twentyeight years when i ended up in a. To overcome and survive the disease and live happy, joyous and free, we must study and learn what the solution is and what we have to do to obtain it. Sep 15, 2017 alcoholics anonymous, big book chapter 5 how it works pages 5864 we admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable.
I was given yet another gift from a dear friend in my aa group. We routinely read the acceptance passage from page 417 of the personal story section of the big book at my home group meeting. Perhaps one of the best short passages on acceptance comes from the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Never in my wildest moments had it occurred to me that i might like to be an.
Acceptance was the answer the physician wasnt hooked, he thoughthe just prescribed drugs medically indicated for his many ailments. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Aa books, aa literature, and aa pamphlets are just a few of the many items available for aa groups. Through professional counseling, therapy, or attending alcoholics anonymous, people can learn to recognize when. It works, if we have the proper attitude and work at it. Sorting and rendering passages in the proprietary format of the 164 and more concordance does not in any way imply affiliation with or endorsement by either alcoholics.
In the rooms of alcoholics anonymous, the text is studied carefully and often excerpts are quoted by their page number. Ive had a situation happen recently that brought the page 417 reading to mind. It is a spiritual journey and the big book is our travel guide. The big book has given me that comfort and the push to move forward. Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it. And then, in the spring of 1939, a very remarkable book was rolled off a new york press with the title alcoholics anonymous. Recovery is an acceptance that your life is in shambles. It seems almost too simple to be true, but accepting that alcoholism. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Yet, we believe we can make some definite and valuable suggestions. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, situation. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Page 417 acceptance alcoholics anonymous fourth edition acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today.
Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition. Aa, alcoholics anonymous, has but one solution for the deadly disease of alcoholism. The wisdom from the big book isnt limited to 10 quotes. Bills story w ar feverran high in the new england town to which we new, young of.
Big book acceptance was the answer linkedin slideshare. Since the first edition appeared, in 1939, it has helped millions of men and women recover from alcoholism. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover as of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. The big book of alcoholics anonymous there is a solution. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. Be inspired with daily christian living resources and bible study to encourage your walk with jesus. Aug 24, 2014 the page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. I graduated narrowly and took a job at a local garage.
Bill closes with a blessing sent to each one of us, who have read this book. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable. Jul 02, 20 acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous 4th edition posted on july 2, 20 by greatpoetrymhf. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Its words and interpretations are left up to the reader to use as they choose. The edited book, mindfulness, acceptance, and the psychodynamic evolution can.
The program of alcoholics anonymous is not an intellectual challenge. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism generally known as the big book is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of alcoholics anonymous aa, bill w. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. So, to all the present and past members of this group goes thanks for their interest and participation. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12.
For them, we hope these pages will prove so convincing that no further authentication will be necessary. The 12 promises of aa begin on page 83 of the fourth edition of the big book. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program. It is my hope that you will find this site useful to you and our friends of bill w. Acceptance aa big book p 417 a vision for you p163164. Acceptance in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. There is comfort in knowing you arent alone, that what youre feeling isnt unusual, and that there is a solution. This is the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous.
Pauls simple experience of acceptance and perseverance serves as an inspiration for thousands of aa members. This created a thirst for an even greater knowledge of the vital information contained in the big book. This desire gave birth to the primary purpose group of alcoholics anonymous of dallas, texas, in january, 1988. Mar 18, 2012 from page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous and acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being.
To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Also goes with bb of aa pg 417 in fourth addition or pg 449 in 3rd edition. Jan, 2020 buddy t is an anonymous writer and founding member of the online alanon outreach committee with decades of experience writing about alcoholism. Acceptance is knowing the past will never get better. On page 552 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous their basic text, there is a very helpful suggestion on how to rid yourself of resentments towards a person. Breaking down step one of aa alcoholics anonymous jason.
In 1939, the year the book called alcoholics anonymous, but commonly referred to as the big book was published. Learn about the importance of acceptance in recovering from alcohol addiction, including a peek into a. The whytehouse is, i hope, a way to find that special phrase or saying etc. And, acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. Mindfulness and acceptance in alcoholics anonymous. Our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home. The content might be the same, but the page numbers dont match up. A personal story on page 407 called acceptance was the answer is also wellknown among aa membership. Big book acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Accept in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. On page 417 of the aa big book, one of the secrets to relinquish alcoholism with success is mentioned. The page 552 prayer to end resentments sober catholic.
The page 552 prayer to end resentments posted by paulcoholic on 24 august 2014, 6. From page 417 of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. As of december 2009, 30,664,881 copies of the big book have been sold or otherwise distributed source aa gso ny. I have provided a link in a couple of places on this page for your convenience, so you can get to the search page. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than one hundred men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at. I drank my way through schools and always got honors. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing or situation some fact of my life unacceptable to me, and i can find no serenity until i accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment.
From the big book, 3rd edition now page 417 from the 4th edition acceptance is the answer. Acceptance page 417 alcoholics anonymous acceptance is the answer to all of my problems today. Aa big book with questions for discussion hi everyone. This is the great news this book carries to those who suffer from alcoholism. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or. At the end of study time, i would drink two beers, jump in bed, sleep real fast, and wake up smart. Big book personal stories part ii alcoholics anonymous. When i am disturbed, it is because i find some person, place, thing, or situationsome fact of my lifeunacceptable to me, and.
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